White-faced sheep tend to produce better wool.
The basics of shearing sheep include using the proper tools, staying calm with the animals to avoid stress and possible injury, and using the proper methods to ensure the wool remains in good condition. Techniques can be easily learned for shearing sheep, although many breeders and ranchers hire a professional shearer to complete the job for them. Shearing sheep can be time consuming, so even experienced shearers may need a little help. The most important thing to remember when shearing sheep is to use clean tools, clean the fleece efficiently before you start, and avoid startling the animals.
Shearing sheep in hot weather has several advantages, including keeping the animals warm and extracting natural oils that increase the value of the wool.
Sheep shearing should be done during warm weather, both to keep them warm without the wool and to extract the natural oils from their skin and increase the overall value of the wool. The wool is sheared only once a year to ensure it is as thick and supple as possible, and should not be sheared too late in the season when the weather gets too hot, because it may have already started to shed. The wool must be sheared whole, and the shearing of the sheep must be done as close as possible to the body of the sheep.
Sheep shearing should be done during hot weather.
Sheep should be placed on a clean mat or mat during the shearing process. Before starting, the wool should be combed and sorted to remove any debris or faeces from the fur. Sometimes a sheep shearing platform may be used to hold the animals’ heads in place and make it easier for the shearer to reach them.
After shearing the sheep, the wool should be stored in a dry place before it is sold. Wool is used as bedding, clothing and other types of bedding and is especially popular in colder climates as it is so warm. Shearing does not harm sheep in most cases, but proper shears should always be used to ensure no injury is caused. Scissors should also be kept clean and in good working order, and it’s often a good idea to replace them as they age.
Shearing sheep can be challenging for those who have never done it before, as the animals are not always cooperative. Inexperienced shearers should always try shearing with an experienced person the first time to learn proper technique and learn how to interact with the sheep. Once these basic techniques are learned, cutting is usually quick and efficient.